New York Jets defense end Shaun Ellis has made a lot of money sacking quarterbacks with his 6'5", 290-pound frame.

Yet hitting a Seattle Seahawks fan in the stands with a chunk of snow a few years back may now cost him some green.

Ellis, 33, confirmed today he's being sued for physical and emotional pain for the incident that took place after the Jets lost to Seattle on Dec. 21, 2008.

"I woke up this morning and somebody texted me," Ellis told ESPNNewYork.com, explaining how he learned of the lawsuit. "I was like, 'OK, cool.' I guess the statute of limitations [hasn't run out] ... I don't know."

The exchange, which was captured on video and posted to YouTube, came as the Jets were pelted with snowballs from fans as they left the field.

Ellis can be seen picking up a large chunk of snow or ice and firing it into the crowd.

According to TMZ.com, the snowball thrown by the 11-year NFL veteran struck Seahawks season ticket holder Robert Larsen, who claims he was targeted because he had been waving a pro-Seahawks sign.